Eliminate time-consuming phone tag with leads who might not convert. The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai screens new leads as a fit for your business with intelligent call assessment, then books consultations or sales calls directly on the calendar you already use — all completed in a few minutes with minimal friction.
Nothing is more frustrating than missed appointments disrupting your business flow. The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai handles comprehensive appointment management through intelligent inbound call processing, ensuring seamless scheduling that completes in just a few minutes.
When callers contact your business to schedule, reschedule, or inquire about appointments, our AI-first answering service manages these interactions with swift efficiency while maintaining the professional touch your customers expect.
Need to handle appointment changes or complex scheduling requests? Our AI-first system processes the entire workflow through intelligent call handling, with human agents available for escalation when advanced coordination or payment-sensitive information is involved. This eliminates phone tag and streamlines appointment management through our professional answering service.
The AI Receptionist generates follow-up communications immediately after appointments are scheduled, providing customers with confirmation details and preparation instructions. These processes complete efficiently, ensuring prompt and professional follow-through that enhances your customer experience.
Prefer 100% live agents? We've got you covered.
While our AI Receptionist with human support delivers exceptional results for most businesses, we understand that some situations require dedicated human coverage. That's why Smith.ai also offers comprehensive virtual receptionist plans with 100% live, North America-based agents answering your calls 24/7.
Our virtual receptionist plans provide:
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai doesn't just book appointments — it provides comprehensive appointment management including payment collection with appropriate human escalation for payment-sensitive information.
Our online dashboard shows which calls resulted in appointments booked, and comprehensive call recording & transcription gives you insight into every conversation so you enter appointments fully informed. The AI answering service provides intelligent call metadata and assessment that helps optimize your appointment conversion rates.
Improve customer experiences with 24/7 AI-powered engagement built specifically for your business. Unlike basic AI competitors that offer one-size-fits-all solutions, Smith.ai delivers infinite customization with white-glove implementation tailored to your exact needs and goals.
The best AI receptionist and answering service solutions do much more than pick up phone calls and take messages for you and your staff. At Smith.ai, we provide AI-first call handling capable of a wide range of services — from intelligent call assessment, to appointment booking, to lead intake, and more. Whether you need AI-first coverage 24/7, during daytime hours, or for specific appointment scheduling needs, here are the answers to the most common questions we receive about our appointment-scheduling services.
An AI receptionist like the one from Smith.ai handles comprehensive appointment management through intelligent call processing — scheduling customer appointments, managing coordination, and processing appointment-related requests — all with swift, efficient processing that typically completes in just a few minutes. This frees your staff to focus on their work without worrying about phone management or booking consultations. Our AI answering service integrates with your calendar systems to accommodate busy schedules and allow for stress-free customer interactions, with human agents available for escalation when complex situations arise.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai enhances lead conversion rates by providing instant response capabilities with intelligent call handling and seamless appointment coordination. Traditional methods often involve prolonged response times and inconsistent follow-ups, which can lead to potential leads losing interest. In contrast, our AI answering service ensures that potential leads receive immediate attention through swift call processing that completes in just a few minutes.
The AI Receptionist's integration with CRM systems and calendar tools allows for organized and streamlined lead management, offering better preparation for meetings through comprehensive call summaries and intelligent assessment. This level of preparedness, combined with custom AI prompts tailored to your business needs, increases the likelihood of successful lead conversion by ensuring professional, consistent interactions that demonstrate your business's responsiveness and expertise.
Absolutely. Pricing is always transparent—no hidden fees, setup costs, or cancellation fees. AI Receptionist plans start at $95.00/month for 30 calls, and AI-enhanced virtual receptionist plans start at $292.50/month. All pricing follows a per-call model (not per-minute). If you exceed your plan's call allowance, you simply pay for additional calls without being forced into a higher plan. Pay annually and save 10%.
Small businesses gain a professional presence with AI efficiency and human escalation support without answering every call themselves. Small businesses are often overwhelmed with daily tasks and can't afford dedicated front-desk support. Our AI answering service provides professional call handling and appointment coordination, allowing small business owners to focus on core operations while ensuring every customer receives prompt, professional service.
Medium-sized businesses can relieve stretched teams and capture every lead with intelligent call assessment and custom AI prompts. With limited staff juggling multiple responsibilities, calls often go unanswered or are mishandled, resulting in missed leads and frustrated customers.
Large enterprises deliver personalized customer interactions at scale with AI-first efficiency and human expertise for advanced situations. Enterprise teams are often too busy to handle individual calls, yet personalized service remains crucial for customer satisfaction. Our AI answering service with seamless CRM integration and custom workflows handles high-volume appointment scheduling while maintaining the personal touch that separates good companies from great ones.
No matter your size, the AI Receptionist can transform efficiency and growth through customizable, intelligent call management with white-glove setup and comprehensive onboarding support that ensures your success.